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@@ -1640,7 +1640,7 @@ rank.
 
 #### iv. Adjunct Nontenure-Track Faculty Members
 
-> Adjunct nontenure-track faculty members are part-time employees of the
+Adjunct nontenure-track faculty members are part-time employees of the
 University who play specific roles.  Some adjunct faculty members
 develop long-term relationships with WPI and take on significant
 responsibilities.  Other adjunct faculty members may be hired for a
@@ -1649,13 +1649,13 @@ take on significant ongoing responsibilities.
 
 #### v. Others with Teaching and Research Responsibilities at WPI
 
-> *Visiting Faculty Members:* Visiting faculty members are Assistant,
+*Visiting Faculty Members:* Visiting faculty members are Assistant,
 Associate, or (full) Professors who are visiting from some other
 institution, for periods up to one full year. Appointment as a
 Visiting faculty member would not be made for other full-time
 non-tenure track appointments.
 
-> *Post-Doctoral Scholars:* Postdoctoral scholars are individuals who
+*Post-Doctoral Scholars:* Postdoctoral scholars are individuals who
 have received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and are engaged in a
 temporary and defined period of mentored advanced training to enhance
 the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his